Racial Trauma, Anxiety & Me: Mental Health Support Group

An evening with Psychotherapists with experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Talking Therapy for free?! Join us as the founders of Melanin Moods CIC guide us through what trauma actually is, some of the causes and effects of trauma on us as individuals and within our community. We will also discuss the collective experiences we may have in the room. Lastly, we’ll begin discussing some ideas on how to manage traumatic experiences. Register here by clicking here.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• A supportive, culturally competent space to explore your own personal challenges
• A chance to ask questions and connect with other locals over experiences in an unfiltered, safe space
• Engage, explore and gain access to culturally competent mental health service providers
• Discover vital self-awareness to protect your mental health and explore ways to overcome

Water and light refreshments will be provided.

WHY IS THIS EVENT FREE?

IN.Society is delighted to have the Racial Identity & Wellbeing Hub Project being funded by the Commuity Lottery Fund. This event is one of many to be delivered throughout the year, focussed on supporting Black & Asian ethnic people in Birmingham/surrounding areas with experiences of racism through events, knowledge, togetherness, awareness and resources.

WHO’S THIS EVENT FOR?

This event is set up for Black and Asian ethnic communities to have an unfiltered, safe space to connect in a group setting, being particularly useful to:

• Anyone wanting to learn more and get their questioned answered on this specific topic
• Anyone who experienced racism and want help to overcoming it
• Anyone looking to connect with culturally-competent service providers

FACILITATED BY

Daneille Guthrie | Founder of IN.Society, a racial equality & cultural education organisation based in West Midlands

Dr Chanelle Dennis & Talisa Mesquitta | Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists and Founders of Melanin Moods CIC

Birmingham Mind | Uroy Kelly & Zahida Khan, Community Workers

BAATN | Ian Thompson, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor

MORE INFO

IN.Society – www.in-society.org – West Midlands based Racial Equality & Cultural Education organisation, which aims to support people and organisations working towards an inclusive future through education, support and advocacy. Become a member to join our mission, access future events and be apart of the change!

Melanin Moods – https://www.melaninmoodscic.co.uk/ – We are a Black-led organisation with collectively over 20 years of experience in mental health and wellbeing. Melanin Moods was established in 2020 to provide specialist support to Black and Brown communities.

Birmingham Mind – https://birminghammind.org/ – Since 1962 Birmingham Mind has been working hard with individuals with mental health needs assisting them to build upon their own strengths so that they are in control of their own lives.

BAATN – https://www.baatn.org.uk/ – Home of the largest community of Counsellors and Psychotherapists of Black, African, Asian and Caribbean Heritage in the UK

Any Questions? Get in touch via:

Socials | @insociety_uk

Email: info@in-society.org